Text: Phil 1:27-30 The title for this sermon is “Just One Thing.” Last week, we talked about being a gospel partner. If you really believe in the gospel, then you will give your life in service of the gospel. The main point last week was to be a gospel partner. The text was Phil 1:21-26. […]
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Resources: Overcoming Lust and Porn
I heard about these resources from my brother PJ. Now I commend them to you. An audio interview: Porn, Pride, and Praise: An Interview with Heath Lambert A blog post: 20 Quotes from Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace A book for sale on Amazon.com: Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace
Phil 1: Become a Gospel Partner (pt1 of 3)
The title of today’s sermon is “Become a Gospel Partner.” Do you believe in the gospel? I mean, do you really believe? If so, how do you know if your belief is authentic? Belief in Jesus is never a private, personal matter. Belief in Jesus always leads to suffering for Jesus. Here, we’re not talking […]
Eph 5 – The Link Between Marriage, Christ and Church (pt3 of 3)
“One Flesh” 31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This phrase, one flesh, refers to deep soul-level oneness. It’s not oil and vinegar, which just sits on top of each other when you mix them. Or, chocolate […]
Eph 5 – The Mystery of Marriage (pt3 of 3)
That was a very long intro into this topic of marriage and now I want to spend a few minutes circling back to the idea of submission. Submission might be a terribly negative word out in secular society, but for the Christian, submission is a positive thing. Jesus submits to God the Father. We, as […]
Eph 5 – The Mystery of Marriage (pt2 of 3)
There are many things I want to teach, but I decided to start by addressing one of the thorniest parts about biblical marriage–submission. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord… A friend of mine leads a small group at his church of married couples. And just last week, he asked the […]